Ivo Burkart wrote:
> I don't really honw about IDE, but isn't there a register in the HDD, wich
> contains the spindown-time. Couldn't Rockbox set this timer in the
> USB-connect event just before going to the USB-Screen?

As a matter of fact we do. However, there are many ways of doing it, and
the current way isn't the best solution. Someone with some time to spare
should have a look at it.